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Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier's comments on Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier's comments on Khabib Nurmagomedov
Summary

Jon Jones reacted to Daniel Cormier's praise for Khabib Nurmagomedov as a potential greatest of all time (GOAT) in the MMA community. Cormier noted Khabib's undefeated record of 29-0 and lack of mistakes in fights, contrasting it with Jones' lone loss. Jones, feeling attacked, accused Cormier of jealousy in a recent Instagram comment, defending his own record and career trajectory. This exchange continues the longstanding rivalry between the two fighters.

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  • •Daniel Cormier endorses Khabib Nurmagomedov's GOAT status based on his unbeaten record.
  • •Jon Jones asserts Cormier is motivated by jealousy in his criticism.
  • •Both fighters have a history of rivalry that adds context to their comments.
  • •The discussion reflects ongoing debates about greatness in MMA.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is not the top pick for greatest of all time (GOAT), but it’s not a rare choice either. Though “The Eagle” didn’t have a title reign as long as Georges St. Pierre or Demetrious Johnson, retiring undefeated at 29-0 counts for something. More to the point, nobody saw Khabib bleed in his entire […]

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